What is what does save a horse ride a cowboy mean?

The phrase "Save a horse, ride a cowboy" is a catchphrase and song lyric that gained popularity in the early 2000s. Its meaning is primarily suggestive and playful.

Essentially, it's a tongue-in-cheek way of saying, instead of riding a horse, a woman should "ride" (in a metaphorical, sexual sense) a cowboy. The phrase plays on the image of the cowboy as a rugged, virile figure.

  • It's often used in a lighthearted or flirtatious context.
  • The phrase is strongly associated with the 2004 song of the same name by the country music group Big & Rich. The song's success helped to popularize the phrase across American culture.
  • It can be seen as somewhat objectifying, reducing both the woman and the cowboy to roles in a sexual encounter.
  • Despite its suggestive nature, it's become a common phrase in popular culture, appearing in various forms of media and conversation.